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Northstar Audio Institute

Audio Engineering & Music Production Institute

About the college

Northstar Audio Institute is a creative learning hub for sound engineering, music production, live sound, and immersive audio, with practical studios and industry-led teaching.

What we offer

Programmes

Higher CertificateDiplomaShort coursesIndustry workshops

Facilities

SSL teaching studioDolby Atmos labMac edit suitesLive performance room

Programmes

Higher Certificate in Sound Technology
NQF Level 51 year full-timeOn campusFebruary

A foundational year covering recording, mixing, acoustics and the music business - ideal for school leavers entering the industry.

Programme details
Diploma in Audio Engineering
NQF Level 63 years full-timeOn campusFebruary

An in-depth qualification spanning studio recording, live sound, audio post for film, and immersive Atmos production.

Programme details
Music Production Short Course
Certificate of completion10 weeks part-timeHybridQuarterly

An evening course covering production fundamentals in a modern DAW, from beat-making to a finished release.

Programme details

Admissions

Apply for 2026 intake Download prospectus

Facilities

SSL Teaching Studio
SSL Teaching StudioRecording studioCape Town

Our flagship control room built around an SSL console with a large tracking room for live ensembles.

SSL console, Pro Tools HDX, Neumann & AKG mic locker

Dolby Atmos Lab
Dolby Atmos LabDolby/Atmos roomCape Town

A 7.1.4 immersive room for teaching spatial mixing and audio post for film and games.

7.1.4 monitoring, Dolby Atmos Renderer, Avid S1

Faculty

Dr. Lindiwe Khumalo

Dr. Lindiwe Khumalo

Head of Audio Engineering

SABC, Universal Music SA
Sean Adams

Sean Adams

Lecturer - Music Production

Multiple SAMA-nominated releases

Open days & events

Sept27
Campus Open DayOpen daySun, 27 September 2026 at 10:0018 Foundry Lane, Cape Town

Tour the studios, meet the faculty, and sit in on a live mixing demo.

Register
Oct27
Immersive Mixing MasterclassMasterclassTue, 27 October 2026 at 18:00Online event

A free online masterclass on mixing in Dolby Atmos, with live Q&A.

Register

Graduate showcase

Thando Nkosi

Thando Nkosi

Front-of-house engineer for national touring acts

Freelance
Megan Pretorius

Megan Pretorius

Audio post editor for film & streaming

Refinery Studios